ABOUT

Sarada Peri is a speechwriter and communications strategist who has helped top leaders and thinkers – from Fortune 50 CEOs to the President of the United States – inspire and persuade audiences.

She was Special Assistant to the President and Senior Speechwriter for President Barack Obama. Prior to joining the White House, she was a Principal at West Wing Writers, where she worked with corporate, political and nonprofit clients on speechwriting, speech delivery, op-eds, books, and message strategy. She was also a member of the 2012 and 2016 Democratic National Convention speechwriting teams.

A recovering policy wonk, Sarada worked on Capitol Hill as lead education and health care policy advisor to former Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA). She started her career as a high school English teacher in New Orleans through Teach for America.

Sarada graduated from Tufts University and holds a Master in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School.

Feel free to ask her how to pronounce her name.

SERVICES

President Obama schools his speechwriter.

IDEAS

Great communication starts with a clear idea. I work with you to sharpen your purpose and develop an authentic, compelling narrative -- one that serves as the foundation of your communications strategy.

WORDS

Whether it’s a 750-word op-ed or a keynote address, I work with you to define your message, clarify your argument, and craft a memorable narrative that advances your goals.

DELIVERY

The best speakers know the secret to success: practice. I help you solidify your stage presence, hone your delivery, and bring your story to life.

LEARNING

Writing shouldn’t be some mysterious thing that only a subset of inspired people do in coffee shops. I offer tailored workshops that convey practical tips and strategies to help you and your organization take your writing to the next level.

WRITING & PRESS

Some work by and about me...

February 1, 2019Op-ed: The Daily Beast: “Powerful men can’t stop complaining that they’re being bullied.”

December 3, 2018Op-ed: The Atlantic: “Why George H.W. Bush struggled to connect with America.”